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But the disciples rebuked them. <a href="/nlt/matthew/19.htm">New Living Translation</a> One day some parents brought their children to Jesus so he could lay his hands on them and pray for them. But the disciples scolded the parents for bothering him. <a href="/esv/matthew/19.htm">English Standard Version</a> Then children were brought to him that he might lay his hands on them and pray. The disciples rebuked the people, <a href="/bsb/matthew/19.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Then little children were brought to Jesus for Him to place His hands on them and pray for them. And the disciples rebuked those who brought them. <a href="/blb/matthew/19.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Then little children were brought to Him, that He might lay the hands on them, and might pray. But the disciples rebuked them. <a href="/kjv/matthew/19.htm">King James Bible</a> Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should put his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/19.htm">New King James Version</a> Then little children were brought to Him that He might put His hands on them and pray, but the disciples rebuked them. <a href="/nasb_/matthew/19.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then some children were brought to Him so that He would lay His hands on them and pray; and the disciples rebuked them. <a href="/nasb/matthew/19.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then some children were brought to Him so that He might lay His hands on them and pray; and the disciples rebuked them. <a href="/nasb77/matthew/19.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then some children were brought to Him so that He might lay His hands on them and pray; and the disciples rebuked them. <a href="/lsb/matthew/19.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then some children were brought to Him so that He might lay His hands on them and pray; and the disciples rebuked them. <a href="/amp/matthew/19.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then children were brought to Jesus so that He might place His hands on them [for a blessing] and pray; but the disciples reprimanded them. <a href="/csb/matthew/19.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then little children were brought to Jesus for him to place his hands on them and pray, but the disciples rebuked them. <a href="/hcsb/matthew/19.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then children were brought to Him so He might put His hands on them and pray. But the disciples rebuked them. <a href="/asv/matthew/19.htm">American Standard Version</a> Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should lay his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them. <a href="/cev/matthew/19.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Some people brought their children to Jesus, so he could place his hands on them and pray for them. His disciples told the people to stop bothering him. <a href="/erv/matthew/19.htm">English Revised Version</a> Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should lay his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them. <a href="/gwt/matthew/19.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then some people brought little children to Jesus to have him bless them and pray for them. But the disciples told the people not to do that. <a href="/gnt/matthew/19.htm">Good News Translation</a> Some people brought children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them and to pray for them, but the disciples scolded the people. <a href="/isv/matthew/19.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then some little children were brought to him so that he might lay his hands on them and pray. But the disciples rebuked those who brought them. <a href="/msb/matthew/19.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then little children were brought to Jesus for Him to place His hands on them and pray for them. And the disciples rebuked those who brought them. <a href="/net/matthew/19.htm">NET Bible</a> Then little children were brought to him for him to lay his hands on them and pray. But the disciples scolded those who brought them. <a href="/nheb/matthew/19.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Then little children were brought to him, that he should lay his hands on them and pray; and the disciples rebuked them. <a href="/wbt/matthew/19.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then were brought to him little children, that he should put his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them. <a href="/wey/matthew/19.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Then young children were brought to Him for Him to put His hands on them and pray; but the disciples interfered. <a href="/web/matthew/19.htm">World English Bible</a> Then little children were brought to him that he should lay his hands on them and pray; and the disciples rebuked them. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/19.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Then were brought near to Him children that He might put hands on them and pray, and the disciples rebuked them. <a href="/blb/matthew/19.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Then little children were brought to Him, that He might lay the hands on them, and might pray. But the disciples rebuked them. <a href="/ylt/matthew/19.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Then were brought near to him children that he might put hands on them and pray, and the disciples rebuked them. <a href="/slt/matthew/19.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Then young children were brought to him, that he might put hands upon them and pray: and the disciples censured them.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/19.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Then were little children presented to him, that he should impose hands upon them and pray. And the disciples rebuked them. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/19.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then they brought to him little children, so that he would place his hands upon them and pray. But the disciples rebuked them. <a href="/nabre/matthew/19.htm">New American Bible</a> Then children were brought to him that he might lay his hands on them and pray. The disciples rebuked them, <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/19.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then little children were being brought to him in order that he might lay his hands on them and pray. The disciples spoke sternly to those who brought them;<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/19.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then they brought little boys to him, that he may lay his hand on them and pray; and his disciples rebuked them. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/19.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And they brought children to him that he might lay his hand upon them and pray, and his disciples rebuked them.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/19.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Then little children were brought to him, that he might lay his hands on them and pray. And the disciples rebuked them. <a href="/godbey/matthew/19.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Then little children were brought to Him, that He might put His hands on them, and pray. And the disciples rebuked them. <a href="/haweis/matthew/19.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Then were brought to him little children, that he should lay his hands upon them, and pray for them: but the disciples rebuked them. <a href="/mace/matthew/19.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Then they brought children to him in order to have his blessing: and the disciples rebuked them. <a href="/wey/matthew/19.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Then young children were brought to Him for Him to put His hands on them and pray; but the disciples interfered. <a href="/worrell/matthew/19.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Then were brought to Him little children, that He might put His hands on them and pray; and the disciples rebuked them. <a href="/worsley/matthew/19.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Then were brought to Him little children, that He might put his hands upon them, and bless them: and the disciples rebuked them; <a href="/parallel/matthew/19-13.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=5469" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/matthew/19.htm">Jesus Blesses the Children</a> 12For there are eunuchs who were born that way; others were made that way by men; and still others live like eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. The one who can accept this should accept it.” 13<a href="/greek/5119.htm" title="5119: Tote (Adv) -- Then, at that time. From ho and hote; the when, i.e. At the time that.">Then</a> <a href="/greek/3813.htm" title="3813: paidia (N-NNP) -- Neuter diminutive of pais; a childling, i.e., an infant, or a half-grown boy or girl; figuratively, an immature Christian.">the little children</a> <a href="/greek/4374.htm" title="4374: prosēnechthēsan (V-AIP-3P) -- From pros and phero; to bear towards, i.e. Lead to, tender, treat.">were brought</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">to Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.">for</a> <a href="/greek/2007.htm" title="2007: epithē (V-ASA-3S) -- To put, place upon, lay on; I add, give in addition. From epi and tithemi; to impose.">Him to place</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tas (Art-AFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5495.htm" title="5495: cheiras (N-AFP) -- A hand. ">His hands</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autois (PPro-DN3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">on them</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/4336.htm" title="4336: proseuxētai (V-ASM-3S) -- To pray, pray for, offer prayer. From pros and euchomai; to pray to God, i.e. Supplicate, worship.">pray for them.</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">And</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3101.htm" title="3101: mathētai (N-NMP) -- A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil.">disciples</a> <a href="/greek/2008.htm" title="2008: epetimēsan (V-AIA-3P) -- From epi and timao; to tax upon, i.e. Censure or admonish; by implication, forbid.">rebuked</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autois (PPro-DN3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">those who brought them.</a> 14But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them! For the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/mark/10-13.htm">Mark 10:13-16</a> Now people were bringing the little children to Jesus for Him to place His hands on them, and the disciples rebuked those who brought them. / But when Jesus saw this, He was indignant and told them, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them! For the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. / Truly I tell you, anyone who does not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” ... <a href="/luke/18-15.htm">Luke 18:15-17</a> Now people were even bringing their babies to Jesus for Him to place His hands on them. And when the disciples saw this, they rebuked those who brought them. / But Jesus called the children to Him and said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them! For the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. / Truly I tell you, anyone who does not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” <a href="/matthew/18-2.htm">Matthew 18:2-5</a> Jesus invited a little child to stand among them. / “Truly I tell you,” He said, “unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. / Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. ... <a href="/mark/9-36.htm">Mark 9:36-37</a> Then He had a little child stand among them. Taking the child in His arms, He said to them, / “Whoever welcomes one of these little children in My name welcomes Me, and whoever welcomes Me welcomes not only Me, but the One who sent Me.” <a href="/luke/9-47.htm">Luke 9:47-48</a> But Jesus, knowing the thoughts of their hearts, had a little child stand beside Him. / And He said to them, “Whoever welcomes this little child in My name welcomes Me, and whoever welcomes Me welcomes the One who sent Me. For whoever is the least among all of you, he is the greatest.” <a href="/matthew/21-15.htm">Matthew 21:15-16</a> But the chief priests and scribes were indignant when they saw the wonders He performed and the children shouting in the temple courts, “Hosanna to the Son of David!” / “Do You hear what these children are saying?” they asked. “Yes,” Jesus answered. “Have you never read: ‘From the mouths of children and infants You have ordained praise’?” <a href="/psalms/127-3.htm">Psalm 127:3</a> Children are indeed a heritage from the LORD, and the fruit of the womb is His reward. <a href="/proverbs/22-6.htm">Proverbs 22:6</a> Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it. <a href="/deuteronomy/6-6.htm">Deuteronomy 6:6-7</a> These words I am commanding you today are to be upon your hearts. / And you shall teach them diligently to your children and speak of them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. <a href="/isaiah/54-13.htm">Isaiah 54:13</a> Then all your sons will be taught by the LORD, and great will be their prosperity. <a href="/genesis/48-14.htm">Genesis 48:14-16</a> But Israel stretched out his right hand and put it on the head of Ephraim, the younger; and crossing his hands, he put his left on Manasseh’s head, although Manasseh was the firstborn. / Then he blessed Joseph and said: “May the God before whom my fathers Abraham and Isaac walked, the God who has been my shepherd all my life to this day, / the angel who has redeemed me from all harm—may He bless these boys. And may they be called by my name and the names of my fathers Abraham and Isaac, and may they grow into a multitude upon the earth.” <a href="/1_samuel/1-24.htm">1 Samuel 1:24-28</a> Once she had weaned him, Hannah took the boy with her, along with a three-year-old bull, an ephah of flour, and a skin of wine. Though the boy was still young, she brought him to the house of the LORD at Shiloh. / And when they had slaughtered the bull, they brought the boy to Eli. / “Please, my lord,” said Hannah, “as surely as you live, my lord, I am the woman who stood here beside you praying to the LORD. ... <a href="/2_kings/4-26.htm">2 Kings 4:26-37</a> Please run out now to meet her and ask, ‘Are you all right? Is your husband all right? Is your child all right?’” And she answered, “Everything is all right.” / When she reached the man of God at the mountain, she clung to his feet. Gehazi came over to push her away, but the man of God said, “Leave her alone, for her soul is in deep distress, and the LORD has hidden it from me and has not told me.” / Then she said, “Did I ask you for a son, my lord? Didn’t I say, ‘Do not deceive me?’” ... <a href="/matthew/11-25.htm">Matthew 11:25</a> At that time Jesus declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. <a href="/matthew/18-10.htm">Matthew 18:10</a> See that you do not look down on any of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of My Father in heaven.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then were there brought to him little children, that he should put his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them.brought.<a href="/matthew/18-2.htm">Matthew 18:2-5</a> And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them, … <a href="/genesis/48-1.htm">Genesis 48:1,9-20</a> And it came to pass after these things, that one told Joseph, Behold, thy father is sick: and he took with him his two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim… <a href="/1_samuel/1-24.htm">1 Samuel 1:24</a> And when she had weaned him, she took him up with her, with three bullocks, and one ephah of flour, and a bottle of wine, and brought him unto the house of the LORD in Shiloh: and the child was young.and the.<a href="/matthew/16-22.htm">Matthew 16:22</a> Then Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it far from thee, Lord: this shall not be unto thee.<a href="/matthew/20-31.htm">Matthew 20:31</a> And the multitude rebuked them, because they should hold their peace: but they cried the more, saying, Have mercy on us, O Lord, thou Son of David.<a href="/luke/9-49.htm">Luke 9:49,50,54,55</a> And John answered and said, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name; and we forbad him, because he followeth not with us… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/16-17.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/matthew/18-25.htm">Children</a> <a href="/matthew/19-10.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/matthew/18-34.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/matthew/13-12.htm">Him</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-6.htm">Interfered</a> <a href="/matthew/19-11.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/matthew/18-14.htm">Little</a> <a href="/matthew/17-18.htm">Rebuked</a> <a href="/matthew/8-32.htm">Sharp</a> <a href="/matthew/19-1.htm">Words</a> <a href="/matthew/18-5.htm">Young</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/21-9.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/matthew/19-14.htm">Children</a> <a href="/matthew/19-23.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/matthew/19-15.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/mark/1-37.htm">Him</a> <a href="/mark/10-13.htm">Interfered</a> <a href="/matthew/19-14.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/matthew/19-14.htm">Little</a> <a href="/matthew/20-31.htm">Rebuked</a> <a href="/mark/5-5.htm">Sharp</a> <a href="/matthew/19-22.htm">Words</a> <a href="/matthew/19-20.htm">Young</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 19</div>1. <a href="/matthew/19-1.htm">Jesus heals the sick;</a> 3. <a href="/matthew/19-3.htm">answers the Pharisees concerning divorce;</a> 10. <a href="/matthew/19-10.htm">shows when marriage is necessary;</a> 13. <a href="/matthew/19-13.htm">receives the little children;</a> 16. <a href="/matthew/19-16.htm">instructs the young man how to attain eternal life;</a> 20. <a href="/matthew/19-20.htm">and how to be perfect;</a> 23. <a href="/matthew/19-23.htm">tells his disciples how hard it is for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God;</a> 27. <a href="/matthew/19-27.htm">and promises reward to those who forsake all to follow him.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/19.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/matthew/19.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Then little children were brought to Jesus In the cultural context of the time, children were often seen as insignificant in society. However, Jesus consistently demonstrated a counter-cultural approach by valuing and welcoming them. This act of bringing children to Jesus signifies the faith and trust of the parents or guardians in His power and compassion. It reflects the broader biblical theme of God’s care for the innocent and vulnerable, as seen in passages like <a href="/psalms/127-3.htm">Psalm 127:3</a>, which describes children as a heritage from the Lord.for Him to place His hands on them and pray for them. The laying on of hands is a significant biblical gesture symbolizing blessing, healing, and the impartation of authority or favor. In the Old Testament, patriarchs like Isaac and Jacob laid hands on their children to bless them (Genesis 27, 48). Jesus’ act of laying hands on the children and praying for them underscores His role as a mediator and intercessor, akin to the high priestly role described in <a href="/hebrews/4-14.htm">Hebrews 4:14-16</a>. It also highlights His compassion and willingness to bless those whom society might overlook.And the disciples rebuked those who brought them. The disciples’ rebuke reflects a misunderstanding of Jesus’ mission and the nature of His kingdom. They likely thought they were protecting Jesus from being bothered by what they considered trivial matters. This incident parallels other moments where the disciples misunderstood Jesus’ teachings, such as when they argued about who would be the greatest in the kingdom (<a href="/mark/9-33.htm">Mark 9:33-37</a>). The rebuke also serves as a reminder of the need for humility and openness to God’s ways, which often challenge societal norms and expectations.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> Central figure in the passage, known for His teachings and miracles. Here, He is approached by people bringing children to Him. 2. <a href="/topical/l/little_children.htm">Little Children</a> Represent innocence and humility. They are brought to Jesus for a blessing. 3. <a href="/topical/d/disciples.htm">Disciples</a> Followers of Jesus who, in this instance, rebuke those bringing the children, possibly misunderstanding Jesus' mission. 4. <a href="/topical/t/those_who_brought_the_children.htm">Those Who Brought the Children</a> Likely parents or guardians who recognize Jesus' authority and seek His blessing for their children.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/v/value_of_children_in_the_kingdom_of_god.htm">Value of Children in the Kingdom of God</a> Jesus' willingness to bless the children underscores their importance in God's eyes. We should value and nurture the spiritual growth of children. <a href="/topical/a/approachability_of_jesus.htm">Approachability of Jesus</a> Jesus' openness to the children demonstrates His accessibility to all, regardless of age or status. We should encourage everyone, especially the young, to come to Him. <a href="/topical/m/misunderstanding_of_the_disciples.htm">Misunderstanding of the Disciples</a> The disciples' rebuke shows a common human tendency to misunderstand God's priorities. We must align our actions with Jesus' teachings, welcoming all to Him. <a href="/topical/c/childlike_faith.htm">Childlike Faith</a> The passage invites us to reflect on the qualities of children—trust, humility, and openness—and how these are essential in our relationship with God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_19.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 19</a> <a href="/q/meaning_of_'jesus_loves_the_little_children'.htm">What is the meaning of "Jesus Loves the Little Children"?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_exodus_21_7-11_align_with_child_value.htm">Exodus 21:7–11 mentions selling one’s daughter; how does this align with other biblical teachings on the value and protection of children? </a> <a href="/q/did_jesus_speak_secretly_or_openly.htm">Did Jesus speak secretly? John 18:20 says no, but Mark 4:34 and Matthew 13:10-11 suggest he explained parables privately to his disciples.</a> <a href="/q/who_was_jesus'_tenth_disciple.htm">Who was the tenth disciple of Jesus in the list of twelve? Thaddaeus (Matthew 10: 1-4; Mark 3:13 -19) Judas son of James is the corresponding name in Lukes gospel (Luke 6:12-16)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/19.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(13) Then were there brought unto him little children.--St. Luke (<a href="/luke/18-15.htm" title="And they brought to him also infants, that he would touch them: but when his disciples saw it, they rebuked them.">Luke 18:15</a>) uses a word which implies infancy. The fact that they were brought (we may assume by their mothers) indicates that there was something in our Lord's look and manner that attracted children, and impressed their parents with the feeling that He loved them. That feeling, we may well believe, was deepened by His acts and words when He had taken in His arms the child whom He set before His disciples as a pattern of the true greatness of humility, and taught them that the angels of those little ones beheld the face of His Father (<a href="/matthew/18-10.htm" title="Take heed that you despise not one of these little ones; for I say to you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven.">Matthew 18:10</a>). The motives of the disciples in rebuking those that brought them, may, in like manner, be connected with what they had just heard from their Master's lips. What interest, they might have thought, could He have in these infants, when He had in those words appeared to claim for the "eunuch" life a special dignity and honour? What could the pressing claims of mothers and their children be to Him but a trouble and vexation, interfering with the higher life of meditation and of prayer?<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/19.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 13-15. - Benediction of little children. (<a href="/mark/10-13.htm">Mark 10:13-16</a>; <a href="/luke/18-15.htm">Luke 18:15-17</a>.) Verse 13. - Christ, having laid his blessing on marriage, now blesses its fruit. Then. This happened directly after the preceding conversation. Mothers were won to his side by his elevation of woman to her true position, and his marked tenderness to children. Little children (παιδία). St. Luke calls them τὰ βρέφη, "their infants." These were babes whom the mothers carried in their arms, and who were too young to understand the meaning and importance of the act of Christ in blessing them. It was a custom to take infants to the synagogues, that they might receive the prayers and blessings of the rabbis, or holy men. For this reason they were brought to Christ as a holy and revered Teacher. That he should put his hands on them, and pray. The laying on of hands was symbolical of blessing (see <a href="/genesis/48-14.htm">Genesis 48:14</a>; <a href="/numbers/27-23.htm">Numbers 27:23</a>). From the Jewish it passed into the Christian Church (<a href="/acts/6-5.htm">Acts 6:5</a>), and continues unto this day to be used on various solemn occasions. The disciples rebuked them. More definitely in St. Mark, "rebuked those that brought them." Why they did so is not quite obvious. Either they thought that it was beneath Christ's dignity, and a waste of his precious time to attend to these babes; or, being still of imperfect faith, they did not realize that any spiritual good could proceed from the imposition of Christ's hands upon unconscious and irresponsive infants. They had seen him cure bodily diseases with a touch, and they would have welcomed these little ones it' they had been brought to be healed of some obvious maladies; what they could not understand was that these irrational creatures, not possessed of faith, could be the recipients of Divine blessing. Christ, by word and action, teaches another lesson. St. Mark adds that Jesus was "much displeased" at the disciples' faithless interference. St. Luke tells us that he "called them [the babes] unto him," making his followers desist from their officious remonstrance, and said the memorable words which are given almost without variation by the three synoptists. <a href="/commentaries/matthew/19-13.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Then Τότε (Tote) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5119.htm">Strong's 5119: </a> Then, at that time. From ho and hote; the when, i.e. At the time that. [the] little children παιδία (paidia) Noun - Nominative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3813.htm">Strong's 3813: </a> Neuter diminutive of pais; a childling, i.e., an infant, or a half-grown boy or girl; figuratively, an immature Christian. were brought προσηνέχθησαν (prosēnechthēsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4374.htm">Strong's 4374: </a> From pros and phero; to bear towards, i.e. Lead to, tender, treat. to [Jesus] αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. for ἵνα (hina) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. Him to place ἐπιθῇ (epithē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2007.htm">Strong's 2007: </a> To put, place upon, lay on; I add, give in addition. From epi and tithemi; to impose. [His] hands χεῖρας (cheiras) Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5495.htm">Strong's 5495: </a> A hand. on them αὐτοῖς (autois) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Neuter 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. pray [for them]; προσεύξηται (proseuxētai) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4336.htm">Strong's 4336: </a> To pray, pray for, offer prayer. From pros and euchomai; to pray to God, i.e. Supplicate, worship. and δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. the οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. disciples μαθηταὶ (mathētai) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3101.htm">Strong's 3101: </a> A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil. rebuked ἐπετίμησαν (epetimēsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2008.htm">Strong's 2008: </a> From epi and timao; to tax upon, i.e. Censure or admonish; by implication, forbid. those [who brought them]. αὐτοῖς (autois) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Neuter 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. 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